Five Days (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1954, Five Days is a thriller and crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 75 minutes. “"I'm the guy who paid to kill... himself!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man pays a hitman to kill him. Circumstances change and he tries to call off the hit but he has trouble getting the deal killed.
Who’s in it. Five Days stars Dane Clark as James Nevill, Cecile Chevreau as Joan Peterson, Paul Carpenter as Paul Kirby and Thea Gregory as Andrea Nevill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Five Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Days tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Days (1954)?
- In GB, Five Days is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Days worth watching?
- Five Days holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Days?
- Five Days stars Dane Clark, Cecile Chevreau, Paul Carpenter, Thea Gregory and Anthony Forwood.
- When was Five Days released?
- Five Days was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.